used wax on their windows? I used to use Rain-X, but since it is so difficult to get off, I started using Meguiars Cleaner Wax. Any thoughts on this?

 

Yup, it will have pretty much the same effect as Rain-X. Personally I don't use it but I have heard not to use it on your windsheild, caused too much friction for the blades

- Chris.

 

I haven't used wax on my KR, but I did use it on the Explorers I've owned. I thought it always worked pretty good and never had a problem with the wipers.

 

yeah i did and it looked awesome when i did it but then the next day it was all smudgey and there was a haze and you could see the swirls and crap...so either i did it wrong or it sucks....idk maybe it depends on what wax you use

 

Yeah, you still have to get the haze off. I use a lint-free cloth to get the excess was off, and then use plain water and paper towels to get the haze. This is exactly what I use to do with Rain-X, but it would take 4 times as long to get the haze off. If it doesn't come completly off, driving at night is a real pain. I've also found that it lasts a lot longer than R-X. Quick thought...cleanewwax is great, but quick detailer doesn't leave a haze...

 

I have been detailing for years and have always used a light coat of wax on my windows and on clients windows as well, I find the best one to use for me is Mothers cleaner wax, i used to use Meguiars but it can sometimes be a little to greasy and does leave swirl marks on the glass, especially when its a little humid, I think the moisture gets trapped under the wax and creates a haze.

 

never used wax on my windows. when you go to take the haze of your rainX off make sure you use a dry cloth only, no water should come right off. And make sure you clean your window really really well before hand... Thats the biggest secret.
-Patrick

 

I've tried it once, didn't really hold up as well as I expected. Personally I didn't think it was worth the extra time spent.

 

I've tried it both ways on my vehicles...I've never tried it on a client vehicle because I thought it may introduce liability issues...

The main end result was that I didn't care for the way that it looked. I've tried numerous brands and types (Collinite Insulator Wax seemed to work the best for this application) but, all in all, I think it's pointless.

One or two swipes with your windshield wipers and what little wax was left on your windshield is gone.

My advice... stick with a product that is designed for windshield application... wax, in and of itself, isn't.

 

I actually use the Rain-x wax. It comes off easier than the liquid stuff and looks just like wax. Otherwise it's the same as regular Rain-x.